DHAKA (Reuters) -Thousands of protesters set fire to the home of Bangladesh’s founding leader as his daughter, ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, called on her supporters to stand against the interim government.
New report exposes hidden child labor in Bangladesh’s garment factories, urging action
A new report from the University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab and GoodWeave International highlights the risk of modern slavery and child labor in Bangladesh’s garment supply chains.
Trump must dump ‘One China’ policy and recognize ‘free’ Taiwan, House Republicans say
Two dozen House Republicans from across the political spectrum are backing a resolution to formally recognize Taiwan – a break in U.S. policy that would rankle leaders in Beijing.
US risks losing long game in China LNG spat: Bousso
The burgeoning trade war between the United States and China has caught American gas exporters in the crossfire as they face the prospect of losing their edge in the world’s fastest-growing LNG market.
Still dangerous: Empowered, enriched Houthis seen unlikely to pull back despite ceasefire
Yemen’s Houthis are no longer just a local insurgency — they are going global. Once just one faction in the civil war in the Middle East’s poorest country, the rebel group has transformed itself into …
Saudi Aramco Boosts Prices to Asia as Mideast Crude Soars
Saudi Arabia hiked the price of its flagship crude to Asia by the most in more than two years as the kingdom responds to surging premiums for Middle Eastern crude and improving refinery margins. Most …
Iraq, US review strategies to enhance financial cooperation
The Iraqi Minister of Finance emphasized the value of collaboration with the United States in bolstering Iraq’s economic reforms.
UPDATE 1-Interra says oil contract with Myanmar was signed prior to junta seizing power
Singapore-listed petroleum explorer Interra Resources said late on Thursday that a production-sharing contract between its subsidiary and an entity controlled by the Myanmar government was extended …
After 3 years in Turkey, man begs Verydarkman, Nigerians to help him go back to Nigeria
A Nigerian man based in Turkey has cried out for help, saying he wants to go back to Nigeria. He appealed to Nigerians and online critic Verydarkman for help.
Sri Lanka would no longer exist if its situation was like Bangladesh, says finance advisor
The financial situation after fall of Awami League government is worse than Sri Lanka’s near-collapse in 2022, says Salehuddin Ahmed …